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Our Degrees

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Major

Chemical Physics

Are you interested in the two scientific worlds of chemistry and physics?

Major

Chemistry

How is the twitch of a muscle fiber related to the silent explosion of a supernova? Every happening in the universe is linked at an atomic level by the principles of chemistry.

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Major

Cognitive Science

How does the mind work? This is the foundational tenet of cognitive science.

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Minor

History and Philosophy of Science

The interdisciplinary minor in the history and philosophy of science invites students to examine historical and contemporary problems in a variety of scientific disciplines.

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Major

Marine and Coastal Science — Oceans and the Earth System

Do you want to explore science in an applied, hands-on way?

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Major

Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design

The medicinal chemistry and drug design major teaches students the processes and societal issues surrounding the design and development of modern pharmaceuticals.

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Major

Psychology

Psychology majors learn about what makes people the way they are — including their biology, environment and culture — to solve real-world problems.

Minor

Psychology

The psychology program at UC Davis is broad and includes students and faculty with a variety of interests.

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Minor

Sexuality Studies

The interdisciplinary minor in sexuality studies offers students a unique opportunity to study the concept of sexuality —including sexual identities, desires and practices — by examining its c